epidemiology | EVENT ★ GONE FISHIN'

Thanks to your help, repairs to the flood wall are complete. The Nalawi are still largely without their Gifts, so they are thankful -- without the aid of ALASTAIR recruits, they would have surely drowned or been eaten by sea monsters.

Despite the barely averted disaster, the residents of Komo have decided to go along with their lives as planned, perhaps to bolster morale instead of giving into despair. By chance, their annual fishing contest is scheduled for today! As honored guests, recruits are invited to participate.

FISHING CONTEST

Dugout canoes are provided for all participants, patterns that suggest fish scales burned into the wooden sides. Curiously, no fishing rods are offered; if a recruit requests one, they will be given a strange look, but the harbormaster will acquiesce.

Due to the rough seas, the passage between Komo and the other islands is still inaccessible. Contestants are reminded to stay behind the reefs or venture east toward open ocean for their quarry. It’s only when the contest begins that the quarry in question is actually announced . . .

Sharks.

You are fishing sharks. And, judging by the lack of equipment (or the puny fishing rod you requested), you’re expected to do this by hand.

The tiny deer people don’t seem bothered by this predicament at all: the goal is to catch the biggest shark, by length and poundage. Better not embarrass yourself in front of the locals.

GET PUMPED

Mettaton has announced over the jewelry that he will be hosting a celebration in tandem with the fishing contest, in order to help the native Nalawi and the ALASTAIR recruits get to know each other better. This includes singing, dancing, and all sorts of different performances -- and, of course, reporting on the actual fishing.

If you aren’t the fishing type or maybe you just need a break from chasing sharks around, this is a good chance to bust a move and show your teammates how you can get down -- or just sit back and watch! It’s bound to be entertaining one way or another.

Plot for the stage here!

Olivia will be the final performer in the showcase. Anyone who witnesses her dancing may feel themselves super-charged by the spectacle . . . with possibly unexpected results! Characters may feel even more determined to win the fishing contest, or perhaps they’ll take this surge of optimism to help rebuild some of Komo’s destroyed buildings before the day winds down into night.

THE FEAST

After the fishing contest, the sharks will be collected and prepared. Grilled shark, fried shark, shark caviar, and shark jerky from the results of last year’s contest. There are fruits and vegetables and breads available as well, but if you want some protein, you’d better go native.

During the feast, some of the Nalawi perform dances and song. The subjects range from their goddess Nalanni to love songs. Want to show off your talents again? Now’s the time! Or, if you’d prefer to step away from the excitement, the beach is quiet and empty, and the baths are unoccupied since the whole of Komo is at the gathering.

As the feast winds down, the Nalawi will pass around their very potent alcohol for a toast to Komo’s health. Someone shouts, interrupting, wondering what good that will do if Nalanni has abandoned them. Concerned murmuring fills the gathering, spoiling the mood. ALASTAIR recruits may attempt to put them at ease -- otherwise, the feast will disperse on a sour note.

OOC INFO

If you would like your character to win the fishing contest, please sign up below. You must thread out fishing in order to participate in the drawing. There will be only one winner, decided by RNG. The winner will be contacted on April 1st. The prize is a necklace of shark’s teeth, which has a one-use spell that will make all sharks in a one mile radius sleep for 30 seconds.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Really? I hope I meet them someday. Sounds like we'd make good pals! [He's actually already met Papyrus and thinks he's just wearing a skeleton costume. They got along well.]

Heh, then it can be a surprise. Even better, pal! [He chuckles.]

Aw, but don't sell yourself short. Just believe in yourself, and I'm sure your fire can be as flaming as you want it to be! [And he smiles sheepishly at the commendation.] Thanks! Those are the wits of a detective at work, pal!

They tend to get along with most, as far as I have observed. [ Which is a little baffling to him, but he won't get into that too much. ] But one is here. The Great Papyrus [ There may be that sharp smile after he says the name. ] is the ... friend that I wonder has limits.

It is not selling myself short. It is merely how I've chosen to live. [ Best clear that up as quickly as possible. ] Are they? Then, I suppose we shall not have any problem with acquiring fish. [ There is his dry humor in the condescending manner in which he talks. Best friend for anyone. ]

Oh! So you know the Great Papyrus, too? That's great! I know what you mean - he's a real friendly guy! [Gumshoe grins.]

Um... if you say so, pal. But that's right! Those fish are as a good as captured. Just like how I never let a suspect get away from the scene of the crime! [Regardless of whether or not the suspect is actually guilty.]

I believe that his friendliness will end in despair. [ His words chosen well. Not fear or worry but believe. It is his hope actually; even a monster from another world to see that life is all heading toward one end. ]

Are we not the ones committing the crime, good sir? We are invading their land and their home.

[He frowns.]

...That's kinda dark, pal. Friendliness can only end in good things, you know?

Uh... It doesn't count as a crime if they're fish! They're just, you know, animals!

[ He looks into the waters as they continue out, ignoring the frown. ]

Can it? What of those that use friendship for their own gain? One that is one-sided? Will that end well? I do not think so. [ A beat. ] But have no fear, you have nothing that I wish to crush.

[ He hums. ] I suppose that is one way to view it.

[Gumshoe laughs that off as he rows onwards.]

Well, pal, in cases like that, true friendship'll win out in the end! You can count on it! [Then he smiles.] See? You don't wanna crush anything of mine! Now that's the start of a solid bond, pal!

[ No reason to say "if you say so, sir." He merely nods a little at the comment. ]

You really care about bonds, do you not? I knew someone else who cared very much about bonds. [ And he wanted to hear the broken song that man made. ] I cannot count on true friendship for it is not something I experienced. You may find that you have not yet experienced it with me, either, good sir.

Sounds like you know a lot of people, pal, for someone who says they don't know true friendship! [He smiles wryly.]

Don't you worry. We'll get there alright!

Knowing and being friends with a lot of people are not necessarily the same. [ Most people want to kill him, Gumshoe. Poor man. ]

I look forward to seeing how you will do all the same.

Maybe not! But it sweetens the odds, don't you think?

...Hey, pal, think we're far out enough yet?

Not for me. I fear I cannot say 'sadly,' because at this time, I am set in my ways.

I believe that we are, good sir. [ They are gonna 'good sir' and 'pal' until someone says something. ]

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